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Normally only seen in winter, there is a prediction of increased Northern Lights activity in the next coming months across Iceland. [More]
The new nonstop service between JFK and Reykjavik begins June 1st - tickets are on on sale now! [More]
Iceland legalizes gay marriage and shines with Gay Pride.[More]
The traveler’s bible urges, “there really is no better time to go!”[More]
Read about great travel tips in this article including a 5-day package from $649.[More]
Boston or New York to Reykjavik from $379, Seattle from $399, special deals to Oslo, Copenhagen & more, upgrades to Economy Comfort or Saga Class. [More]
Iceland will make it onto the map of N. American meeting planners with the opening of Harpa, Reykjavik’s stunning new waterfront concert hall & conference center in May 2011.[More]
Of all the bathing holes in the world, the Blue Lagoon ranks 3rd in aquatic places to see and be seen. [More]
If you fly with Iceland Express and decide to stop over, they’ll give you a free night at a Reykjavík hotel. [More]
Icelandair has the hot ticket for travelers who want to experience a trip as seen on "The Bachelorette" [More]
Located South of Reykjavik, this wild volcanic archipelago of 15 islands is full of surprises.
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Send online postcards, listen to Icelandic music, watch videos, spectacular images, streaming content, or even leave a message on how Iceland has been an inspiration to you. [More]
To celebrate one year of service from Seattle, Icelandair is offering special anniversary fares to Iceland. [More]
Whether by plane, helicopter, snowmobile or super jeep, travelers can get spectacular views of the world famous Eyjafjallajokull volcano. [More]
Explore Iceland’s delicious secrets on this inspiring culinary journey where travelers take in extraordinary nature and experience the tastes & textures of local ingredients to discover how fresh food really should taste. [More]
$499 P.P. Roundtrip Airfare Includes Two Nights’ Hotel and Breakfasts [More]
Iceland Express, a low-cost airline from Iceland, has announced that it will now offer flights from the United States and Canada this summer. [More]
Iceland made the list of 12 island destinations on the ISLANDS Magazine's Wish List 2010 alongside the luxury resort Hotel Ranga. [More]
For the latest on Iceland arts, culture and outdoor adventures,plus money saving packages,
April 26th: All airports are now open in Iceland, and plume activity seems to be slowly declining. Flight schedules are returning to normal, and passengers are asked to monitor flight schedules closely on travel industry web sites.
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The Icelandic Tourist Board would like to assure that travelers to Iceland from North America are perfectly safe and flights are on schedule although some roads in South Iceland have been temporarily closed. Daily life in Iceland is just as usual but unfortunately air travel in mainland Europe has been severely disrupted.
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USA Today highlights Iceland as a 2010 Destination to Watch for travelers who are looking to, "soak in the Blue Lagoon, hike glaciers and dance all night.” [More]
Hurtigruten invites you to cruise to the wild and beautiful lands explored by the Vikings. [More]
Pamper yourself with a 4-day spa visit to Iceland during Northern Lights Season now only $891 pp. Air, hotel, breakfasts, saunas, massages & the Blue Lagoon are all included!! [More]
Iceland is now one of the ten best value vacation destinations in the world according to the Lonely Planet’s new Best in Travel 2010 book, just released. [More]
The World Economic Forum just released its annual Global Gender Gap Report ranking Iceland as number one in gender equality. [More]
"Reykjavík’s cafés, industrial-chic nightspots, and restaurants more affordable than ever." [More]
The "Iceland: Land Of Fire And Ice” cruise serves a destination that Tauck’s customers have expressed strong interest in visiting. [More]
"Iceland is where the landscape seems alive, where volcanoes, geysers, & waterfalls abound. Of all the bewitching natural phenomena, the northern lights are the most spectacular."
Iceland is where the landscape seems alive, where volcanoes, geysers, & waterfalls abound. Of all the bewitching natural phenomena, the northern lights are the most spectacular." [More]
“There is something fascinatingly on the edge, and edgy, about Iceland. It is not quite Europe, and not quite North America. And, if you are very lucky, you, too, will be able to see the elves.” [More]
The beloved New York Post columnist dishes on her fabulous and adventurous stay in Iceland in the article, "Iceland Beckons and I Become Bait." [More]
Airfare is falling, and hotel prices have been slashed. Now is the perfect time to experience Iceland's spa getaways, nature adventures and the Northern Lights. [More]
Air, 2 nights hotel & the Golden Circle Tour with geysers and waterfalls! Book by October 22nd… [More]
ABC News Picks Iceland as one of 8 Places to Travel Before Summer's End
8 Places to Travel Before Summer's End [More]
Our very own Bjork graces the cover of Interview Magazine's latest issue and discusses her new Voltaic CD/DVD. [More]
Thor, Odin and the rest of the gang are alive and well at the new center of Norse Mythology, Idavellir, which opens in the town of Hveragerdi on July 4th. [More]
Stay in downtown Reykjavik or explore the dramatic countryside for LESS with Fosshotels. [More]
We are excited to announce Icelandair's new year-round service between Seattle, Washington and Reykjavik, Iceland. [More]
It’s a big world out there, for sure. But around the globe there are just 44 places that the New York Times recommends people visit in 2009.
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On Saturday, Feb. 7th, the Wall Street Journal published a mouth-watering article featuring the excellent cuisine scene in Reykjavik. The article highlights the fact that and Icelandic vacation is now less expensive than it has ever been... [More]
Winter/Spring Getaway - Winter Wellness Getaway - Nordica Spring Getaway [More]
On New Year’s Day, during a Today Show segment about New Year’s Travel Resolutions with Al Roker, Iceland was Greenberg’s number two choice for travel in 2009 [More]
Iceland is famous for two kinds of night life. One is the manic weekend reveling in the capital, Reykjavik, where young folk stream from bar to bar in the narrow cobblestone streets, drinking, dancing and striking occasional sparks until daybreak. [More]
Iceland still offers winter fun for tourists despite country's financial trauma
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It's been a long time since Iceland was on the radar as a bargain destination. But this year, the small country has seen a precipitous 22% drop in the value of its currency against the euro.
This new 384-page travel guide details the best of Iceland, from the hip capital city of Reykjavik to the raw beauty of Iceland's surreal landscape.
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Shopping isn't the first reason that comes to mind when pondering a trip to Iceland. The country's mysterious and stunning landscape, featuring waterfalls, volcanoes and hot springs, is the main draw.
On Grímsey, it's best to walk softly and carry a big stick, literally, to protect yourself from the tenacious terns who will dive-bomb anyone walking through their airport nesting grounds – including the Air Iceland pilots who fly in here three days each week.
With its many volcanoes, glaciers, geysers and wondrous waterfalls, Iceland almost appears otherworldly.
South Iceland is a beautiful area brimming with glaciers, volcanoes. mountains, waterfalls and thermal pools. [More]
Surprisingly, the most popular sport in Iceland is outdoor swimming in geothermally heated pools - in any weather! [More]
Iceland specializes in extremes: you can Ski snowfields, raft glacial rivers, ride five-gaited horses, hike among waddling puffins—and there’s enough summer daylight to savor it all.
Once again the golfing tournament of the year is upon us. Yes, it’s the Iceland Open... Okay, so I hadn’t heard of it before either, but playing 18 holes through the midnight hour... [More]
The midnight sun is a bit disconcerting to new summertime visitors to Iceland. It’s 11:30 p.m. at night, you’ve finished dinner.
Now you can keep an eye on these parrots of the sea with the new Puffin Cam, recently installed outside the main town of the Westman’s largest island, Heimaey. [More]
Jude Law Takes a Swim in Reykjavik
British actor Jude Law arrived in Iceland with his three children this week and was spotted taking a swim in the Laugardalur thermal pool in Reykjavík yesterday.
“I noticed this was a very handsome man, but I had no idea who he was,” pool clerk Thorunn Green told newspaper Frettabladid. “Not until a customer came out of the dressing room and told me he had put his clothes on next to Jude Law.”
According to Frettabladid, Law is staying at 101 Hotel in downtown Reykjavík and plans to stay for a week. The weather forecast is good and Law is expected to travel to the countryside.
Law was supposed to attend the Elle Style Awards in London yesterday evening, as he had been nominated as best actor, but apparently decided to go on holiday with his family instead.
More news on the Iceland Review website.
British actor Jude Law arrived in Iceland with his three children this week and was spotted taking a swim in the Laugardalur thermal pool in Reykjavík yesterday.“I noticed this was a very handsome man, but I had no idea who he was,” pool clerk Thorunn Green told newspaper Frettabladid. “Not until a customer came out of the dressing room and told me he had put his clothes on next to Jude Law.”
According to Frettabladid, Law is staying at 101 Hotel in downtown Reykjavík and plans to stay for a week. The weather forecast is good and Law is expected to travel to the countryside.
Law was supposed to attend the Elle Style Awards in London yesterday evening, as he had been nominated as best actor, but apparently decided to go on holiday with his family instead.
More news on the Iceland Review website.
A milestone was reached in the construction of The Icelandic National Concert and Conference Centre in Reykjavik when the first concrete was cast in a formal ceremony last weekend.
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